Ikenna
Every Ikenna since 1978 — 728 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ikenna
Ikenna is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,248 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 728 American babies have been named Ikenna. Its peak came in 2003, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ikenna stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ikenna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,248 |
| 2024 | 22 | #4,618 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,040 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,290 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,207 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,095 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,658 |
| 2018 | 19 | #4,996 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,903 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,402 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,468 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,438 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,389 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,109 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,883 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,118 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,567 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,592 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,702 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,413 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,111 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3,778 |
| 2003 | 26 | #3,475 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,845 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,025 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,279 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,129 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,261 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,678 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ikenna in 2025?
Ikenna ranked #6,248 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ikenna?
728 babies have been named Ikenna in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ikenna most popular?
Ikenna peaked in 2003, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Ikenna a boy or girl name?
Ikenna is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ikenna rising or falling?
Ikenna is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.